What Guidelines Mean to You

The new cardiovascular prevention guidelines were written based on years of scientific research to develop the best approaches to preventing heart disease and stroke – the leading causes of death in the world. Here’s what you need to know about the guidelines, released Nov. 12 by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology:

IT ALL STARTS WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF YOUR RISKS PERFORMED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

Race

Gender

Age

Heart

Stroke

High Blood Pressure

DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR RISKS AND OVERALL HEALTH. THOSE DISCUSSIONS DRIVE PERSONALIZED TREATMENT FOR EACH PATIENT.

The guidelines help healthcare providers provide the best treatment focused on four important areas: